Richard M. Meese age 87, of Fairport Harbor passed away Thursday March 31, 2016 at Lake West Hospital. Born March 9, 1929 in New Philadelphia. Richard was a Salesman for the former Telegraph and worked at the Walmart in Mentor , a member of the Bible Community Church in Mentor and was a Veteran of the US Marines. Richard was a well-known and accomplished Musician; he played the bass for jazz bands. He played for many years at Sammy's Restaurant in Cleveland. He was an avid sports fan of the Indians, Browns and Cavs. Richard was an Uncle to many. Survivors are Son Christopher Meese of Fairport, Daughter Connie Cauley of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Granddaughters Tonya Marie Halpert-Meese, Angela Rose Warrwick and Tiffany Warrwick, five great Grandchildren, Brother Robert Meese of New Philadelphia. Preceded in death by wife Erma, and Brother Eugene Meese. Visitation will be held 4-7 pm Sunday at the Potti Funeral Home 538 Fifth Street Fairport Harbor. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Monday April 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.